Historic Moment for the Tampa GLBTA Community
The GaYBOR District Coalition Receives a Permanent Ex-Officio Seat on the City of Tampa’s YCDC.
Today, 7-21-11 in the Tampa City Council Chambers, the 5 attending City Board Members of Tampa’s CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) voted unanimously to approve a permanent Ex-Officio seat on the YCDC (Ybor City Development Corp) Board. The YCDC is one of 7 CRA’s in Tampa. The board of the CRA is also the Tampa City Council. The GaYBOR District Coalition is the very first openly GLBTA organization to officially receive a board seat in the City of Tampa and only one north of city of Ft. Lauderdale.
Accolades came from council members including Councilwoman Lisa Montelione for GaYBOR District Coalitions hard unifying work efforts, for the international acclaimed outside art display of the “Piano’s in Ybor” and helping the city of Tampa by co-purchasing a Tampa Police Dept. Bicycle with Hampton Inn & Suites for the “Police Bikes for Ybor” campaigns. Proud executive board members of GaYBOR District Coalition were in the audience. Another Ex-Officio seat was given to the Roundtable of Ybor.
“The City of Tampa government shows its diversity and appreciates all the residents expertise. Now, we have to share that experience to the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners.” said Carrie West, GaYBOR president. About the county commissioners not signing the proclamation 2 weeks ago West added. ” GaYBOR Days was a showcasing of the historic gem for tourist in this historic Landmark District in Tampa. It is a very positive energy we have here in Ybor. In the down turn of Tampa’s economy, city leaders saw the positive impact going on while county leaders shrugged. Ybor City is changing, diverse, growing and very safe.”
GaYBOR District Coalition headquartered in historic Ybor City has 256 businesses, organizations and resident members from around Tampa Bay and the state. Its mission statement; Helping to create & promote a positive GLBTA economic surroundings while promoting safe tourism in a Landmark historical business and residential district destination setting.
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